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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
NEWSLETTER
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791
Principal’s Reflection
11 September, 2019
Week 8, Term 3
Reflection Dear Families,
Catholic Education Week is currently being celebrated across all eighteen Catholic schools in the
Northern Territory. It is an opportunity for all Catholic schools to celebrate and
promote their distinctive mission and ethos. A reminder that this Friday is a
school closure day as all teaching staff will be attending a Catholic Identity
Professional Development Day. The theme for this year is “The Catholic Church
in Australia: Exploring Identity and Mission” with Professor Br. David Hall fms.
Every parent wants the best for their children, especially at school. Schools are generally safe places, staffed by teachers who have the
best interests of the students at heart. However, things can go wrong from time to time. Difficulties with learning, conflict and peer
rejection can be a part of school life for some children, particularly at this time of the year as we enter into the ‘build up’.
If your child has an issue at school, it is important that you communicate your concerns with your child’s teacher, myself or a member
of the leadership team as soon as possible. Dealing with the issue promptly and in a positive way makes a huge difference to your
child’s resilience, self-esteem and future relationships with teachers and peers. Older children often express concerns that they will be
teased if parents speak with the teacher. They prefer that parents don’t speak with anyone at all. It has been my experience both
personally and professionally that when the matter is not addressed, things don’t improve; in fact they often get worse. Please be
assured that staff at Holy Spirit will always deal with your concerns confidentially and sensitively to ensure issues are resolved.
Our goal is to work in partnership with families to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students.
Michael Grose provides some excellent suggestions for parents in helping children take responsibility for their problems without
excuses.
1. Stay calm and rational. It’s natural as a parent to protect or defend your children, particularly when you think that they’ve been
treated unfairly. But it is best not to act when you are full of emotion. Take your time to think about how you can help your
child.
2. Get all the facts. Kids are faulty observers and often only see one side of a story. They sometimes can’t see that they may have
contributed to a dispute or said something that may have upset a teacher. It’s the parent’s job to help kids process what happened
so that they understand their role in a situation. Ask good questions to help the full story emerge.
3. Assess whether to go to school or not. Kids, like adults, benefit from telling their story to a trusted source. Problems can often
be dealt with by talking through an issue, and giving kids some coping tips. If your child has a problem that they can’t solve
themselves, or you think adult intervention may be needed, please consider the following:
Going through the right channels. Approach the school calmly, going through the school office, or directly to your child’s
teacher.
4. Looking for solutions rather than blame. Keep the discussion focused on what’s best for your child. Listen to your teacher’s
viewpoint and value their perspective.
5. Staying in touch. Be realistic and remember that some problems can’t be solved to your
satisfaction and won’t be resolved straight away. Be prepared to work with your child’s
teacher for the long-term. Parenting is easy when things are going well, but testing when
children experience difficulty. Taking a long-term, reflective view is often the best approach
when your child experiences difficulty at school.
God bless you all and keep you safe,
Mr. Simon Duffy
Principal
“Then fixing his eyes on his disciples he said: How blessed
are you who are poor: the
kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are hungry
now: you shall have your fill.
Blessed are you who are weeping now: you shall laugh.”
- Luke 6:20-21
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791
Congratulations to the following students:
T/1, Rm.8 - Lila Bisset & Miranda Sampa
T/1, Rm.9 - Sophie Hall & Delilah Ruane
Year 1/2, Rm.4 - Bridie Toon & Vuni Adakpoku
Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Ameya Nishad & Maddison Blakey
Year 2/3 Rm.15 - Aashiya Ojha & Kieron Piper
Year 3/4 Rm.17 - Kayden Mendes & Francesca Hilario
Year 4/5, Rm.12 - Jayda Romano & Max Hennessy
Year 5/6, Rm.2 - Brandon Seabrook & Taluga Adakpoku
Year 5/6, Rm.10 - Lasith De Silva & Sophia Callera
Art Award - Eli Ferreira & Sienna Ammerlaan
Indonesian Award - Harriet Flack
Sport Award - Annan Mckay & Amelia Barnett
AFL Holy Star Award - Odin Kainulainen & Byron Sweet
The MJR (Making Jesus Real) Award is presented to a person
who puts enthusiasm, energy and happiness into our school
and is a team player.
This week’s MJR Award goes to:
Maddison Blakey
OSHC BOOKINGS,CANCELLATIONS, CHARGES & CHANGES
Cancellations or bookings must be made in writing at least 24
hours in advance for a normal rate of $25 to apply and for
cancellations not to be charged (Before 2:30pm for ASC and
before 7am for BSC the day prior of booking or required
booking). Bookings made less than 24 hours in advance will
be charged $35 per child.
Vacation Care enrolment forms received after the submission
date will incur an additional cost of $50 per child.
Vacation Care requires 48 hours (before 7am, two days prior) in
advance written notification for cancellations.
The Change of Bookings Form can be obtained from the front
office and from the OSHC building. All bookings and
cancellations must be in writing and made through the front
office. Email accepted, please email:
A $50 late fee (plus $1 per minute) per child will apply if your
child is collected after 5:30pm.
As per the Terms and Conditions on the OSHC enrolment form,
public holidays will be charged if the front office has not
received a cancellation of booking for that date.
Students who have not been collected by 2:45pm will be sent to
OSHC to ensure supervision. Once a child is signed in at OSHC
the casual rate will be charged.
Emergency contacts and people approved for collection of
children must show identification when collecting students
from OSHC and be of at least 18 years of age. Happy Birthday to the
following Students who
celebrate their birthday in
Week 8:
Zara Henderson
Marc Tedcastle
Taluga Adakpoku
Matthea Regulano SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY The school will be closed on Friday the 13th of September
due to a staff professional development day.
TERM DATES 2019 & 2020 TERM DATES
Semester Two, 2019
Term 3 Tues. 23 July - Fri. 27 Sep
Term break Mon. 30 Sep - Fri. 11 Oct
Term 4 Mon. 14 Oct - Thurs. 12 Dec
COL & VACATION CARE CLOSED: 23/12/19 - 03/01/20
Semester One, 2020
Term 1 Thurs. 30 Jan - Thurs. 09 April
Term Break Mon. 13 April - Fri. 17 April
Term 2 Tues. 20 April– Fri. 26 June
Semester break Mon. 29 June - Mon. 20 July
SNAPPY SIX Name: Alayna Fleming
Favourite Colour: Orange
Favourite Food: Apples
Favourite Book: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Favourite Sport: Irish Dancing
What do you like best about Holy Spirit School?
Playing with all my friends.
Rm. 8 Student
SNAPPY SIX Name: Isaac Thomas
Favourite Colour: Green
Favourite Food: Pizza
Favourite Book: Calling all cars! Lego book
Favourite Sport: Soccer
What do you like best about Holy Spirit School?
Playing Sport.
Rm. 8 Student
LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOW Art with Mrs. Wilson
Art this Term has been very creative. We started the term
‘Painting with scissors’. Here the children embraced using just
scissors and paper to create a collage or mobile based on the
artist Henry Matisse.
We also have tapped into our fashion side to create some
amazing beads to make into necklaces or bracelets.
The junior levels have started their charcoal sketches.
Experimenting with this material has been messy fun. The
seniors will begin experimenting with this sketching material
this week. We look forward to seeing what they come up with.
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791
ABSENCES AND LATE STUDENTS Holiday?
If your child/ren are going to be away during the school term
please notify the front office by e-mail, phone, the school app,
or come in and pick up a ‘Notification of Absence’ form.
Leaving?
If your child is leaving the school, please notify the office by
completing a ‘Termination of Enrolment’ form which can be
found at the front office.
Late?
If your child arrives to school after the first bell (8:10am),
please send them to the front office to be signed in. If they are
not signed in they will be recorded as an unexplained absence.
Sick?
If your child is sick please notify the front office by e-mail,
phone or the school app. Your child’s absence will only be
recorded as a notified absence if you advise the school on the
day of absence or provide a medical certificate.
CHILD SAFETY AND WELLBEING Parents are reminded that staff supervision commences at
7:45am each morning prior to school commencing at 8:10am.
Parents who require care before this time are asked to book
their child into the ‘Before School Care Programme’ at a cost
of $50/week or $10 per day.
Parent pick up– Parents are reminded that the Parent pick
up is for a drop off in the morning and collection in the
afternoon. It is not a designated parking area.
Please do not park on the yellow lines outside the front
office entrance. This area is monitored and you may be fined.
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791
Term 3 Calendar, 2019 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly
Week 8 September 13th Sunday Ordinary Time
9 Catholic Education Week
MITIOG (Made in the Image of God)
Year 6, Public Speaking auditions in MPR @ 8:30am
National Science Week
10
Cracka Cup (Year 2 & 3 only)
11
12
Awards Assembly
AFL Primary Challenge
13
Staff PD Day School Closure Room 8
T/1
Week 9 September 14th Sunday Ordinary Time
16 MITIOG
(Made in the Image of God)
Territory Cup Tennis Finals (TBA)
17
18
19
Awards Assembly
AFL Primary Challenge
SCHOOL BOARD
20 Catholic Schools Public
Speaking @ Sacred Heart (Year 6 only)
T/1 Excursion to
Territory Wildlife Park
Room 2 Year 5/6
Week 10 September 15th Sunday Ordinary Time
23 MITIOG
(Made in the Image of God)
24
25
Year 1/2 Excursion to Territory Wildlife Park
26
AFL Primary Challenge
27 Awards Assembly
FOOTY FRIDAY
Gymnastics Gala
Reward Afternoon
Room 17 Year 3/4
Term 4 Calendar, 2019 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly
Week 1 October 18th Sunday Ordinary Time
14
Students Resume
15
16
Swimming Training 2:30pm @ Casuarina
Pool
17
18
Room 10 Year 5/6
Week 2 October 19th Sunday Ordinary Time
21
NAP Civics & Governance –
Year 6 only
22
23
Swimming Training 2:30pm @ Casuarina
Pool
24
25 World Teachers Day
(world without teachers)
Zone Swimming
Room 15 Year 2/3
Week 3 October/November 20th Sunday Ordinary Time
28
Swimming Programme
29
30
31
1
Mission Liturgy &
Markets from 11am Room 4 Year 1/2
Week 4 November 21st Sunday Ordinary Time
4 Swimming Programme
5
6
7
8
Beach Volleyball Gala Room 8 T/1
Week 5 November 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time
11
Remembrance Day Service @ 11am
12
13
14
15
REWARD AFTERNOON Room 9 T/1
Week 6 November 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time
18
Advent – 1st week
19
20
21
BOARD MEETING
22
Transition Information morning & orientation from 8:30 –10:30am
Room 17 Year 3/4
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791
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